Lantern flies invade campus
With the return of lantern flies taking over campus, students and faculty discuss the debate over what to do regarding the insects.
NABA helps launch student careers
The National Association of Black Accountants held an internship application bootcamp for students to get students a foot in the door when it comes to their career.
Owls Decide: Yankees or Red Sox?
By: Mackenzie Byerlee Features Editor “Red Sox, because my friend is a fan.” Nursing major Cielo Garzón, a freshman “Neither, I’m not a baseball fan; I play basketball.” Biotechnology major Titus Graham,
Colleges Against Cancer hosts Relay for Life kick-off event
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter There are many ways to give back to the community. Many students at Southern Connecticut State University just prefer breaking a sweat in relay races in
SCSU professors share their views on First Amendment freedoms
Photo Credit: Adam Fagen Katherine G. Krajcik – Special to the Southern News Following the Charlie Hebdo attack, entities such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the mistreatment of Muslims
Inked Canvas: Nursing student finishes tattoo after life-changing experience
Lynn Wright is a sophomore at Southern Connecticut State University and is majoring in nursing. She enjoys science and draws creative inspiration from the artist and director Hayao Miyazaki. When did you
Column: NFL scandals from Ray Rice to Deflatgate
Aaron Johnson – Sports Editor The NFL has made this season one for the record books. Oh, not because of the players on the field. But it has been the player’s actions
Women’s basketball team beats Franklin Pierce University 71 – 63
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer Coming off an eight point overtime loss to Stonehill College, Owls women’s basketball got back to their winning ways as they defeated Franklin Pierce University 71-63, giving
Column: Oklahoma City Thunder’s superstars don’t always play nice together
Bobby Martinez – Sports Writer Playing together for six long years, both, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are in their prime of their careers and the time to win a title is
Rock climbing club reaches new heights
Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter Upon walking into City Climb Gym in New Haven, a climber is met by thousands of square feet of terrain to climb. Indoor rock climbing tests
Mouthn’ Off Radio kicks off the semester
(Left to right) Diane “Dirty Diana” Lazarus, Phil “Phillard” Riddick, Tina “Tina Turn-Up” Holden, Jasmin “HoneyNutOreeio” Cameron, and Chris “Mr. Mizzy” Haith pose for a photo in the studio. Photo Credit: Aaron
University experts explain recent earthquakes in Connecticut
Photo Credit: Stuart Rankin Amy Kulikowski – Special to the Southern News The recent earthquakes in the Eastern Connecticut area have spurred interest and worry in locals. However, according to the Weston Observatory
Students react to President Obama’s State of the Union address
Photo Credit: NASA HQ PHOTO Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor Improving life for the middle class, free community college and reflecting on how far America has come. Those were some of the many